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  • Each week, two of our readers debate a hot topic in a showdown that does not necessarily reflect their personal viewpoints
  • This week, they discuss whether the gig economy is here to stay
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  • The warnings – in English and French – include ‘poison in every puff’, ‘tobacco smoke harms children’ and ‘cigarettes cause impotence’
  • Each week, we choose a picture from the news and provide questions to help you dive deeper into the topic
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  • Words of gratitude can release the ‘feel-good’ hormone dopamine and motivate a person, says clinical psychologist
  • Every week, Talking Points gives you a worksheet to practise your reading comprehension with exercises about the story we’ve written
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  • Bad service and lack of interesting attractions won’t help tourism, even with the ‘Hello Hong Kong’ campaign, one student writes
  • Another reader hopes Russia can broker a peace agreement with Ukraine following deadly cross-border attack in the Belgorod region
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  • Mass shootings shine light on ease of buying firearms, lack of mental health resources in the country, one student writes
  • Another teen says big tech companies need to step back and consider the risks of artificial intelligence
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  • In the last edition of Hang Lung Mathematics Awards’ sponsored series, we asked readers to explore how this subject could be improved
  • This week’s question: How would you encourage someone to try a plant-based diet?
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  • Number of pupils taking part in allocation process dropped to 43,755 from 48,000 in previous intake, Education Bureau says
  • ‘I think most of the parents will be happy this year,’ education sector lawmaker says, but adds some families still likely to pursue top school choices
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  • Officers will patrol streets, set up roadblocks and conduct stop-and-search checks at ‘high-risk locations’ over weekend, according to sources
  • Security around Victoria Park, where the annual commemorative candlelight vigil used to take place, will be ramped up, insider says
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  • Each week, we respond to a question from our readers and give advice and resources they can turn to
  • This week, we help an anxious student who says they obsess over every little detail
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  • Drive marks return of iconic figure to city after smaller lone version displayed 10 years ago
  • Duck parade, starting in waters off Central with stops in Causeway Bay, Tsim Sha Tsui East and Tsim Sha Tsui planned for June 18
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  • Signal Radar technology can detect distress signals from ‘HKSOS’ app in complex terrain or areas without cellular network coverage
  • Number of hiking-related search and rescue missions has surged in the past four years from fewer than 200 in 2019 to more than 1,000 in 2022
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  • Signal came with Typhoon Mawar bringing extreme weather conditions to region despite bypassing city
  • Areas like Tuen Mun district and Peng Chau warned about flooding risks
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  • UN Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women urged the country to increase the number of women at decision making levels
  • Report also cited concerns about harassment against female human rights defenders
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  • Demand for psychological services in Ontario increased by 50 per cent in 2022 as young people deal with addiction and other issues
  • Former Toronto mayor John Tory has called for a national mental health summit to address the crisis
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// Letters to the Editors
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// Letters to the Editors
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// Discover
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// News
Hong Kong Science Fair showcases power of creativity
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Student-led rental service for reusable containers in Hong Kong
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Hot Topics: What’s next for Hong Kong schools that didn’t meet minimum enrollment?
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Hong Kong pupils teaching others about neurodiversity, special education needs
// Your Voice
Is being a ‘slashie’ the future of work?
// Your Voice
The Lens: Canada will soon have warning labels on individual cigarettes
// Lifestyle
Instagram account encourages Hongkongers to show their praise
// Letters to the Editors
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// Letters to the Editors
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// Your Voice
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90 per cent of Hong Kong primary students secure place at preferred public schools
// Hong Kong
5,000 Hong Kong police officers to patrol streets on Tiananmen anniversary
// Personal development
Help! I overthink everything and it’s stressing me out
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Hong Kong prepares for rubber ducks’ voyage to Victoria Harbour on June 10
// Hong Kong
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// Hong Kong
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// News
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// Global
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// Hong Kong
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// Your Voice
Top 10: If you could change one thing in maths, what would it be?
// Hong Kong
90 per cent of Hong Kong primary students secure place at preferred public schools
// Hong Kong
5,000 Hong Kong police officers to patrol streets on Tiananmen anniversary
// Personal development
Help! I overthink everything and it’s stressing me out
// Hong Kong
Hong Kong prepares for rubber ducks’ voyage to Victoria Harbour on June 10
// Hong Kong
Hong Kong police set to launch ‘HKSOS’ app to find lost hikers
// Hong Kong
Hong Kong records more than 10,000 lightning strikes during 3-hour amber rainstorm alert
// News
UN concerned about lack of women in China’s top government
// Global
Canada says youths’ mental health woes a ‘ticking time bomb’
// Hong Kong
Education Bureau announces subsidy move benefiting Hong Kong’s Primary Six classes
// Global
Special glasses help slow progression of myopia in children
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Hong Kong security chief issues warning over June 4 anniversary
// Lifestyle
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// Hong Kong
Hot Topics: Siamese crocodile a wake-up call on Hong Kong’s illegal wildlife trade
// Lifestyle
Kongkee visual artist adds local colour to sci-fi representation of Hong Kong
// Your Voice
Are Hong Kong’s talent schemes an effective way to attract overseas workers?
// Global
Special glasses help slow progression of myopia in children
// Hong Kong
Hong Kong issues new heat warning, hot weather alert for outdoor workers
// Hong Kong
Hong Kong security chief issues warning over June 4 anniversary
// Lifestyle
Nepal marks 70 years since historic first summit of Everest
// Lifestyle
8 English idioms from K-pop songs to add a beat to your writing
// Hong Kong
Hong Kong temperatures to hit 38 degrees Celsius
// Hong Kong
NGO positive parenting resources show corporal punishment alternatives
// Hong Kong
Hot Topics: Siamese crocodile a wake-up call on Hong Kong’s illegal wildlife trade
// Lifestyle
Kongkee visual artist adds local colour to sci-fi representation of Hong Kong
// Your Voice
Are Hong Kong’s talent schemes an effective way to attract overseas workers?
// Competitions
Brain Game: Meet this season’s winner and apply to join the next round
// Opinion
The Lens: Netflix password crackdown expands to more than 100 countries
// Lifestyle
Identify and break free of thinking traps with tips from a Hong Kong educator
// Letters to the Editors
Your Voice: We must learn to use AI like ChatGPT wisely (short letters)
// Letters to the Editors
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// Your Voice
Top 10: What is the best maths joke you have ever heard?
// Movies
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// Hong Kong
Hong Kong to honour young leaders at annual Student of the Year Awards
// Hong Kong
Hong Kong’s ESF schools change residence policy, giving parents and students more options
// Living
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// Competitions
Brain Game: Meet this season’s winner and apply to join the next round
// Opinion
The Lens: Netflix password crackdown expands to more than 100 countries
// Lifestyle
Identify and break free of thinking traps with tips from a Hong Kong educator
// Letters to the Editors
Your Voice: We must learn to use AI like ChatGPT wisely (short letters)
// Letters to the Editors
Your Voice: Dire need to tackle real-life challenges before diving into the metaverse (long letters)
// Your Voice
Top 10: What is the best maths joke you have ever heard?
// Movies
‘The Little Mermaid’ review: Disney’s latest live-action remake doesn’t sing
// Hong Kong
Hong Kong to honour young leaders at annual Student of the Year Awards
// Hong Kong
Hong Kong’s ESF schools change residence policy, giving parents and students more options
// Living
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// Hong Kong
National education programme to be expanded to cover more than 900 Hong Kong schools
// Hong Kong
Hong Kong’s favourite giant rubber duck has returned – and it brought a buddy
// Environment
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// Hong Kong
Cathay Pacific fires 3 cabin crew members accused of insulting non-English speakers
// Environment
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// Lifestyle
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// News
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// Lifestyle
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// Hong Kong
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// Discover
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// Hong Kong
National education programme to be expanded to cover more than 900 Hong Kong schools
// Hong Kong
Hong Kong’s favourite giant rubber duck has returned – and it brought a buddy
// Environment
Green energy in Brazil faces dilemma: endangered macaw vs wind farm
// Hong Kong
Cathay Pacific fires 3 cabin crew members accused of insulting non-English speakers
// Environment
Drastic decline in population numbers for 3 of Hong Kong’s freshwater turtle species
// Lifestyle
‘Cookie activist’ celebrates Asian-Americans with portraits in dough
// News
TikTok sues to stop ban in US state of Montana
// Lifestyle
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Hong Kong school facing closure barred from setting up private Primary One classes
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